- Our Story
The Heart of Zaliwana Accessories (ZA)
At Zaliwana Accessories, we believe a home is more than a place – it’s a living reflection of who you are.
It’s your sanctuary, your energy, your story. “At ZA, Home is your story. We help you tell it beautifully.”
Every handcrafted piece in our collection – from mouth-blown vases to handmade quilts, from joyful toys to timeless wall masks – is thoughtfully designed to celebrate individuality, nurture wellbeing, and enrich everyday life.
Crafted with Purpose
Founded by Pamela S. Chimutwi, ZA was born from a deep love for nature, art, and science.
With a background in the sciences and a passion for nature and sustainability, Pamela built ZA around one central belief:
“True beauty must also do good”.
That’s why we choose craftsmanship over mass production, working closely with exceptional artisans – like Piri, Vertel, Lonella, Kateryna, Sadia, Laszlo, and Katri – who blend traditional techniques with fresh, modern design. Every item we offer is infused with the spirit of their hands, hearts, and heritage.
We use eco friendly materials like reclaimed metals, natural cotton, wool, wood, and glass consciously selected to minimise our carbon footprint, support ethical livelihoods, and protect our planet for future generations.
Zaliwana Accessories came about due to Pamela’s inherent passion for all things bright and beautiful, more so to recognise each person’s individuality. You will find an enormous amount of this on the website. Nature is one the most beautiful elements in life! Whether walking through the dry arid Savannah or damp English forests, floral laden Swiss forests or dry and hot Hungarian forests, a sense of peace, excitement, joy and flow transforms Pamela, founder of Zaliwana Accessories. Pamela says she also incurs these feelings when engaging with suppliers and communities she works with to stock her shop. At the centre of Zaliwana Accessories, are it’s customers, for whom Pamela has worked hard to stock her shop with quality and Eclectic wares that bring joy and content to every person that purchases from Zaliwana Accessories, but most of all, products that demonstrate as much as possible every person’s
individuality. By nature, all humans are eclectic, therefore, it is the belief that there is a special gift for everyone on this eclectic website; be it a stunning vase for the house, a majestic decoration as a gift, soft toy for a friend’s baby or just a sumptuous bunch of fresh flowers to cheer oneself up!
Like Zaliwana Accessories, our customers love all things bright and beautiful, products that are of good quality and sustainably sourced- we value our customers and listen well to their feedback in order to improve the products we source for them. On our Communities page, are the various lovely people we work with- they make Zaliwana Accessories happen.
Earth Conciousness
At Zaliwana Accessories, we spend time thinking about our planet and how it will survive the great harshness of Climate change. Some products on our website are ecologically sourced from family and small businesses, convinced that this is the best way to reduce the enormous use of fossil fuels and emissions of Greenhouse gases causing Climate change. Join us in creating a community that is Earth conscious through education and our daily practices.
Nature is Our Muse
At ZA, we find endless inspiration in nature -from forest walks, meandering through English Farmland and captivating UK Flora and Fauna, Europe, and Africa, to the vibrant colours, textures, and forms found in the wild.
This love for the Earth is woven into every cushion, vase, quilt, and throw we create.
You’ll feel it in our calming earth tones, rich hand selected colours, tactile textures, and organic forms-all chosen to bring serenity, joy, and connection into your home.
At ZA, we say: “We are Bright and Beautiful, just like nature”.
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Looking Ahead
Our vision for the future is Bright. As we grow, we will continue to expand our artisan partnerships, champion climate-conscious design, and empower communities – especially women in Zambia to become leaders in climate change education and sustainable living. Because for us, sustainability isn’t just a trend. It’s our way forward, we understand it well and passionate to make it work across all practices. Do join us in achieving this. At Zaliwana Accessories, we don’t just create products. “We curate experiences, emotions, and a lifestyle that connects you more deeply to yourself, your home, and the Earth”. Welcome to the ZA concept- we’re so glad you’re here and invite you to be a member of the Zaliwana Accessories community, where Luxury home décor with a purpose- handcrafted, sustainable is just unforgettable.
